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Articles with tag "Central Election Commission"

surprise, surprise

Russian Election Officials Declare Putin Winner of Presidential Race

And yet widespread reports of fraud and a political playing field absent of any real opposition suggest the vote was hardly free or fair.
looking back

Timeline: Russia’s Presidential Elections Since Independence

Russia's presidential elections have gradually slid from the flawed democratic elections of the 1990s to the tightly controlled spectacles of the 2010s...
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'unprecedented' turnout

Russian Election Chief Hails 'Record' Putin Victory

"In the face of the West, we showed that we are united. We are proud of this," CEC head Ella Pamfilova said.
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zelyonka

Russians Dump Green Dye Into Ballot Boxes in At Least 7 Regions

“It’s clear they were promised money and rewards,” the deputy CEC chief claimed.
2 Min read
Early voting

In Photos: Residents of Remote Areas Start Voting in Russia's Presidential Election

Russian election workers are making their way to voters in hard-to-reach parts of the country by helicopter, snowmobile and even dog sled.
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signature errors

Russian Election Authority Rejects Pro-Peace Hopeful Nadezhdin’s Presidential Bid

The Kremlin gave the order to reject his candidacy, two Russian officials involved in organizing the presidential election told The Moscow Times.
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pro-peace bid

Russian Election Authority Gives Presidential Hopeful Nadezhdin Extra Day to Dispute Signature Flaws

Nadezhdin had said it was “absolutely impossible” for his team to verify the volume of allegedly flawed signatures in time for an official review....
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endorsement errors

Russian Election Authority Says Found Flaws in 15% of Pro-Peace Nadezhdin's Signatures

Presidential hopeful Boris Nadezhdin said he plans to dispute the Central Election Commission's findings.
2 Min read
election commission

Russian Election Authority Says ‘Dead Souls’ Endorsed Anti-War Hopeful Nadezhdin

“There are errors that elicit surprise,” CEC deputy chief Nikolai Bulayev said. “To some extent, the candidate is directly involved.”
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Feature

Russian Election Authorities Pick Pro-War Symbol, Putin’s Favorite Slogan for Presidential Campaign Promo

The design was chosen to show that the vote’s main purpose is “to re-elect the boss [Putin],” two government officials told The Moscow Times.
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Feature

Eyeing Anti-Kremlin Exiles, Russia Tightens Rules on Voting Abroad

Those hoping to vote from abroad will face a reduction in polling places and an inability to vote online — while political dissidents run greater risks...
4 Min read
formal step

Pro-Peace Presidential Hopeful Nadezhdin Submits Signatures to Register as Candidate

The CEC must now approve or reject Nadezhdin's signatures in a test of how far the Kremlin will allow him to take his campaign.
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i do declare

Russian Election Authority Releases Putin's Financial Disclosure

As with previous disclosures, Putin is listed as the owner of a 77-square-meter apartment and 18-square-meter garage in St. Petersburg.
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